Second Manassas Anniversary Events this weekend Aug 28-30, 2015

Andrew

Corporal
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Aug 5, 2015
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Tampa, FL
Just a heads up for those in the area this weekend (Fri-Sat-Sun). Weather looks good for all 3 days too.

http://www.nps.gov/mana/153rd-anniversary-of-second-manassas.htm

Join park staff as we commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) on August 28-30, 2015. The park will offer a variety of historian led walking tours and living history demonstrations. All walking tours will last 60-90 minutes.

Friday, August 28, 2015
7:00 p.m. Tour: Brawner Farm - The Battle Begins
Join a park historian for a guided walking tour tracing the opposing battle lines at the opening engagement of the Second Battle of Manassas. 90 minutes. Tour departs from the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center.

Saturday, August 29, 2015
10:00 a.m. Tour: Standoff at the Railroad
This walking tour focusing on the morning fighting near Sudley Church along the railroad grade on August 29. Tour departs from Sudley Church, near Tour Stop 5.

2:00 p.m. Tour: Breakthrough at the Railroad
Join a park historian for a walking tour covering the afternoon attacks on the Confederate along the Unfinished Railroad, detailing the brief success of Cuvier Grover's brigade in breaking through the Confederate front. 90 minutes. Tour departs from Tour Stop 6.

4:00 p.m. Tour: Battling for the Rocky Knoll
This program details the desperate struggle along and behind the Unfinished Railroad during the late afternoon of August 29. 90 minutes. Tour departs from Sudley Church, near Tour Stop 5.

7:00 Program: Second Manassas—The Aftermath
Join park staff at the historic Stone House to explore the suffering and turmoil faced by soldiers and civilians in the hours, days, and months after the battle. Learn about the challenges of caring for the wounded of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, and the impact that the conflict had on the local population. The first part of this program will be a stationary presentation—you may wish to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Afterwards, take advantage of the rare opportunity to explore the Stone House at dusk. 90 minutes. Parking at the Henry Hill Visitor Center.

Sunday, August 30, 2015
11:00 a.m. Tour: Slaughter at Deep Cut
This walking tour covers the largest Union assault during the battle, the afternoon attack of Fitx John Porter's troops at the Deep Cut on August 30, 1862. 90 minutes. Tour departs from Tour Stop 7.

1:30 p.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony
Join the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry living history unit for a wreath laying ceremony at the regiment's monument in memory of the unit's sacrifice. Parking will be along New York Avenue - Tour Stop 9.

3:00 p.m. Tour: Counterattack at Chinn Ridge
A guided walking tour covering the massive Confederate counterattack leading to the climactic fighting of the battle. 90 minutes. Tour departs from Tour Stop 9, New York Monuments. Tour concludes at Tour Stop 10, Chinn Ridge.

5:00 p.m. Tour: Battling Until Sunset: The Struggle for Henry Hill
Join a park historian for a walking tour focusing on the final phase of fighting along the Manassas-Sudley Road and on Henry Hill. 90 minutes. Tour departs from the Visitor Center.

Living History Infantry and artillery demonstrations will be offered on August 29 & 30. Programs will occur at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please meet at the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center, Tour Stop 1.
 
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